The Dalrymple Archaeological Fund was set up under the Will of James Dalrymple Gray FSAScot of Dalrymple of Woodhead, Kirkintilloch, who died in 1908. In 1994 the Fund received a large bequest from the estate of Professor Gordon Donaldson CBE, former Historiographer Royal, who was formerly a Trustee. In recognition of this bequest the name of the Fund was changed to “The Dalrymple Donaldson Fund”. The Fund makes grants from the income generated by these bequests and other sources.  

What the Fund Supports

Grants to support “the judicious restoration and repair of buildings of historical and antiquarian interest in Scotland, England, France, Spain, Italy, Germany and Greece but especially in Scotland”. 

Amount

Variable (in 2023 over £13k of grants were awarded).

Deadlines

31 October each year 

Decisions

The Dalrymple Donaldson Fund (SC014803) is administered by a Board of Trustees – three of whom represent the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and three of whom represent the  Glasgow Archaeological Society.  

The current Trustees are: 

Representing  Glasgow Archaeological Society 

• Anthony Lewis (secretary)  
• Susan Hothersall FSAScot 
• Alan Gifford 

Representing the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 

• Lisbeth Thoms FSAScot 
• Julian Luxford FSAScot 
• Andrew Stevenson FSAScot 

How to Apply

Please download the following documents and read them carefully: 

• Dalrymple Donaldson Fund Application Form 

• Dalrymple Donaldson Fund Rules and Regulations 

Applications should be made using the application form and be sent to Wright, Johnston and Mackenzie (solicitors), 319 St Vincent Street, Glasgow or by email to Rosina Dolan rmd@wjm.co.uk.

Legacies

By leaving a gift in your will to the Society you can help provide support for new research, high-quality publications and engaging outreach and public events. The gift will cost nothing in your lifetime but will make a lasting contribution to the future study of Scotland’s past. Please visit our Legacies page to find out more.